Crafty Shivoo makes history with superb Laurels victory 

Hazelhill Bucko ran a great race to take second place at Curraheen Park.

Winner of the Irish Oaks in 2023, Crafty Shivoo became the first bitch in more than 30 years to land the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels. Pic: Gerard McCarthy 

Crafty Shivoo became the first bitch in more than 30 years to land the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels when producing a performance of real quality in Saturday night’s decider at Curraheen Park.

Winner of the Irish Oaks in 2023, she had a productive spell in the UK before joining Pat Norris and embarking on a Laurels campaign.